Welcome to CWIEME News!

For this issue, we have spoken with Claudio Vittori from IHS Markit for you about the latest developments in electric motor technology and the impact of Coronavirus on EV production. Other top stories are a behind-the-scenes look at Tesla’s ventilator design process, our latest webinar in partnership with Altair, and Istanbul Elektrostatik’s plans to produce a disinfection booth.

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Daniela Niesing
Head of Marketing, CWIEME Global

Global Industry Responses

CWIEME Q&A with Claudio Vittori of IHS Markit on e-motor advancements

CWIEME spoke with Claudio Vittori, Senior Technical Research Analyst – Powertrain & E-Mobility Component Research at IHS Markit on electric motor advancements and the potential impacts of COVID-19 on EV component production.

Full interview - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/soynCR6Q1Cn7R1lcNYURm

CWIEME Berlin & Altair Webinar: Electric Motor Concept Design

In a joint webinar by Altair, CWIEME Berlin and Spin, we will share with you the latest design developments for high-performance electric motors and present practical examples of the use of Altair FluxMotor™. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

Sign Up - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/FB83C0RWLiJ6M5WS8fVye

Formula 1 team begins producing breathing aid

Mercedes-AMG HPP has begun production of the breathing aid its F1 team developed with engineers at University College London and clinicians at UCLH.

Full story - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/Z0BSCjRz8ilp3XJhqaVHF

Tesla shows how it’s building ventilators with car parts

Tesla is among a group of automakers retooling facilities to build ventilators for the COVID-19 response. They provide a behind-the-scenes look at their ventilator design process.

Full story - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/SRFYCXDZ5CBpqRNfmm1OD

Istanbul Elektrostatik to produce disinfection booth

CWIEME exhibitor Istanbul Elektrostatik has laid out its plans to produce a disinfection booth to help combat the spread of COVID-19. Elektrostaik will be at CWIEME Berlin Hall 5.2, stand E21.

Full story - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/soynCR6Q1Cn7R1lcNYURm

Transformer News

Nynas general license is extended

The general license, that permits companies to continue to trade with Nynas without breaching US sanctions, has been extended to allow time to finalise the process to lift the sanctions on Nynas.

Read more - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/93hJCYE15IkGNqZCZFtQY
 

Engie Fabricom to give Butendiek Scada overhaul

Engie Fabricom is to upgrade the control system on the offshore substation at the 288 MW Butendiek wind farm in the German North Sea.

Read more - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/6BuNCZ620CPODLRCXAw_t
 

E-Mobility News

BMW reveals details of hydrogen fuel cell powertrain system

BMW has released some technical details of its BMW i Hydrogen NEXT powertrain, which first appeared in a concept vehicle at last September’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The system uses fuel cells developed in cooperation with Toyota.

Read more - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/rk_NC1wX4fnvkomcOsn6m

ABB completes Chargedot acquisition

Chargedot supplies AC and DC charging stations and software platforms to EV manufacturers, EV charging network operators, and real estate developers.

Read more - http://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/okmsC2kYWTKnRXGULptch